Safer, faster inspections across oil and gas infrastructure
Energy and nuclear sites run on uptime and strict safety margins. Our crawler robots integrate with your existing NDT payloads to deliver faster inspections, better data coverage, and a significant reduction in the time personnel spend in hazardous or confined areas
Zero
No boots leave the ground, no scaffolding, no ladders
Zero
Danger, No boots leave the ground, no scaffolding or ladders.
3x
Faster. End to end, no disruption or time spent waiting for access
$0
Cost of access. No scaffolding, no ladders, no cherry pickers.
3x
Faster. End to end, no disruption or time spent waiting for access.
$0
Cost of access. No scaffolding, no ladders no cherry pickers.
Why oil and gas is different?
Storage tank integrity in oil and gas is governed by API 653, which sets inspection intervals from measured corrosion rates: external inspections at least every 5 years (or sooner, based on remaining corrosion life), and internal inspections starting at 10 years from first service, extendable to 20 years where corrosion rates are low. Meeting those intervals with traditional methods usually means de-inventorying the tank, cleaning it, and sending inspectors in through a confined-space entry. External shell surveys with a climbing robot remove most of that overhead: the tank can stay in service, there’s no de-inventorying, and the robot collects UT and visual data that feeds the same corrosion-rate calculations an API 653 programme relies on.
Inspect a variety of assets in the water industry
Pipework and pipe racks
Tank farms (API 653 surveys)
Storage tanks (shell & roof)
Pressure vessels
Use the right technology to inspect your assets
HB2
The HB2 can climb rough surfaces, overcome obstacles such as wires and surface bolts, and carries a 6kg payload. Best suited to visual inspection and basic UT readings on tighter or more complex geometries, down to a 1m vessel radius.
HB3
Built for the heaviest of missions. With more than 100kg of reaction force to the surface via AEROGRIP, HB3 carries payloads up to 25kg for scanning and corrosion mapping on concrete, brick, stainless steel and other complex surfaces.
Traditional access vs HausBots crawler robots
| Dimension | Magnetic adhesion | Vacuum / suction-and-airflow adhesion |
|---|---|---|
| Surface compatibility | Ferromagnetic metals only | Ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces |
| Surface texture | Smooth or moderately rough metal | Pure vacuum: generally needs smooth, sealable surfaces. Suction-and-airflow hybrids (e.g. AEROGRIP): also handle rough surfaces like concrete and brick |
| Power draw | Often lower continuous draw | Continuous power needed to maintain suction/airflow |
| Typical use cases | Ship hulls, steel tanks, pipework | Tanks, silos, concrete structures, mixed-material sites |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the robot inspect a tank while it remains in service?
For external shell and structural surveys, yes, the robot climbs the outside of the tank, so there’s no need to empty, clean, or de-inventory it first. Internal inspection requirements depend on the specific asset and payload; talk to us about your scope.
What NDT payloads does the robot support for tank integrity surveys?
AEROGRIP integrates with the ultrasonic thickness measurement (UTM), automated UT (AUT), and visual inspection payloads already used in oil and gas integrity programmes, so existing data formats and workflows don’t need to change.
Does the robot work on both carbon steel and composite (FRP) tanks?
Yes. AEROGRIP’s suction and airflow hybrid downforce system works on ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces alike, including stainless steel, carbon steel, composites, and concrete.
How does this compare to traditional scaffolding or rope access for tank inspection?
The main savings are access cost (no scaffolding, cherry pickers, or rope access teams) and speed, since there’s no wait for access equipment to be erected. Book a demo and we’ll scope your specific tank or site.